LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Jim Runestad on Monday hosted a community town hall at the Novi Public Library on preventing elder abuse. “I was very encouraged by the great turnout

Novi Today Magazine In many ways, Jim Runestad is your ordinary husband, father and grandfather. He works around the house, he volunteers, he babysits his grandchildren, and he loves being

LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Jim Runestad reacted Thursday to news that the U.S. Department of Education has named Amerman Elementary School in Northville a 2019 National Blue Ribbon School. “Only

LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Jim Runestad on Tuesday voted to send the governor a balanced fiscal year 2020 budget that increases investments in key priorities while living within the state’s

LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Jim Runestad on Thursday voted for a K-12 school aid budget that increases school funding to record levels without raising taxes on Michigan families. “Today we

LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Jim Runestad introduced legislation Thursday that would help maximize local road funds. Senate Bill 518 would require all federal transportation funds received by the state to

LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Jim Runestad on Tuesday spoke about the disturbing trend of the increasing suicide rate in the state and the legislation he introduced to tackle the issue.

LANSING, Mich. — The state Senate on Thursday gave final, unanimous approval to a measure sponsored by Sen. Jim Runestad that would crack down on the skyrocketing problem of mail

If you’re like me, the thought of having our elder loved ones taken advantage of is unconscionable. And if you’re a senior yourself, you may very well know how concerning

LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Jim Runestad announced Tuesday that next month he will be hosting a community town hall on preventing elder abuse. Runestad will be joined by Attorney General

LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Jim Runestad introduced a bill Tuesday that would further protect Michigan children from lead poisoning. Senate Bill 399 would establish the duties of a new commission

LANSING, Mich. — In response to Saturday’s news of the death of L. Brooks Patterson, state Sen. Jim Runestad, R-White Lake, issued the following statement: “I had the great pleasure

LANSING, Mich. — The state House Judiciary Committee on Tuesday unanimously approved a measure sponsored by Sen. Jim Runestad that would crack down on the skyrocketing problem of mail theft

LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Jim Runestad co-sponsored a resolution on Thursday that would increase accountability and transparency in the Legislature. Senate Joint Resolution H would require a two-thirds vote to

LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Jim Runestad introduced a resolution on Wednesday that would protect residents against certain unreasonable searches and seizures. Senate Joint Resolution G would clearly define in the

LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Jim Runestad presented a Senate tribute Thursday in the Capitol rotunda to several distinguished guests in honor of Indian-American Legislative Day. “Michigan residents who immigrate from

LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Jim Runestad reminded residents on Monday of a great opportunity to take advantage some favorite summertime activities this weekend at no cost. “Michigan’s annual Summer Free

‘Today’s reform has been a long time coming’ LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Jim Runestad on Friday voted with his Senate colleagues and the Michigan House of Representatives to send the

LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Jim Runestad, R-White Lake, Jessica Ellsworth (center) and Gold Star Mother Debbie Ellsworth paid tribute in the Senate on Thursday to those who gave their lives

By Sen. Jim Runestad 15th Senate District Suicide is a national epidemic, and according to data released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention last year, Michigan’s suicide rate